Part Time Residence Hall Assistant-Weekend

About Part Time Residence Hall Assistant-Weekend

Interlochen Center for the Arts, one of Americaâs most prestigious institutions for arts education, performance and fine arts presentations, seeks energetic, dedicated and creative individuals with a desire to supervise and mentor high school students. Interlochen Arts Academy, the nationâs premiere fine arts boarding high school with an enrollment of 470-500, has an opening for a part time Resident Hall Assistant to serve as part of a team of student life professionals. This position is aÂ 10 month hourly position and does not live on campus.Â Â Â Major job responsibilitiesÂ would include the following:Â

Provide weekend daytime supervision and building care for their assigned residence hall.

Responsible for the safety of students in their care, guiding students in their personal growth, and serving as a role model in attitude, behavior, and actions.

Responsible for understanding the Student Handbook and helping students follow expectations.

The Weekend Resident Hall Assistant will provide continuity through the weekend which is a busyÂ student focused time.

Desire to create and maintain a safe and healthy residential community.

Provide desk coverage for 16-20 hours per week, over a two day period as well as some occasional all-on weekdays, serving as the adult who monitors the building, manages student check outs, oversees building travel logistics, maintains the front desk and issues that arise, and distributes mail.

Serve as contingency coverage during the week by way of shift trading and substituting for other Residence Life staff.

Work cooperatively with various departments to manage facility work orders and needs.

Regularly communicate (in person, via telephone and via email) with parents for the purpose of providing general information and also to receive permission for various student activities.

Attend weekly building staff meetings if they are held on a work day and will make an effort to stay up-to-date with what has happened during the week.

Will assistÂ with the operations of the buildings and the residence life department, as needed or assigned.

Support for the student in need of adult guidance and company. Â

Guidance and support for students who struggle with independent living.

Determine appropriateness of on and off-campus activities for students and permit/deny student participation.

Qualifications:

Bachelorâs degree is desired

Valid driverâs license required. Â Ability to be insured by ICA.

Commitment to the mission and goals of Interlochen Center for the Arts

Demonstrated ability to manage multiple responsibilities and tasks in a dynamic environment.